Vintage Cold War Soviet USSR Air Force Military Pilot 3rd Class Wings Badge For Sale

Up for sale is an authentic, original Cold War-era Soviet Union (USSR) Military Pilot 3rd Class wings qualification badge.This historic aviation insignia is the classic M1966 pattern issued to qualified pilots in the Soviet Air Force. The badge features beautiful gold-toned wings flanking a central light-blue enameled shield with crossed swords and the iconic Soviet Red Star. The number "3" designates the recipient's 3rd Class flight status classification.The reverse features the original, fully functional horizontal safety pin attachment clasp and comes still attached to its authentic, plain factory cardboard backing strip.Note on Packaging: This item is in pristine, unissued "New Old Stock" (NOS) condition. It was kept completely sealed in its vintage original packaging for decades; I only opened the package for the very first time to take the photo of the backside so that buyers could verify the authenticity of the pin mechanism.Condition Details:Front: MINT vintage condition. The colored enamel is completely flawless, glossy, and vibrant with no chips, fractures, or fading.Back: Like-new and extremely clean with no age corrosion. The integrated pin mechanism is perfectly straight and locks tightly into its catch.Please examine the high-resolution photos closely to assess the precise condition for yourself. The badge will be flat-packed securely with rigid tracking protection to prevent damage in transit.Thanks for looking and please